Memphis teen charged in fatal robbery where victim shot back

The minor and two 18-year-olds arranged a meeting the afternoon of March 12 with a man in the 1700 block of Martha under the guise they wanted to buy drugs, according to a police affidavit.

Victim Michael Oliver, 23, told police that when he showed the teens the half ounce of marijuana, the 17-year-old pulled out a silver handgun and struck Oliver across the right side of his face, knocking him to the ground. While the victim was on the ground, the minor and one of his accomplices, Michael Warren, 18, then emptied Oliver's pockets, taking about $160 in cash, Oliver told investigators.

At some point Oliver, who also was armed, fought back — shooting Warren and the juvenile.

Police found Warren dead at the scene.

Officers soon found the wounded minor around the corner on Gillie Street and took him to an area hospital. It is unclear where he was shot, but he was quickly upgraded from critical to noncritical condition.

He is now charged with armed robbery. (The youth's name has been withheld by The Commercial Appeal because he is not charged with murder and has not been transferred to adult court.)

Prosecutors could file notice of intent to seek transfer, a decision that would be made by a Juvenile Court judge.

The alleged getaway driver, Justin Flemming, 18, also is charged with aggravated robbery and remains jailed with other adults on a $150,000 bond. Police say he admitted to helping plan and carry out the robbery, according to an affidavit.

Prosecutors announced last week that they won't charge the victim in Warren's death.